Tyler had a short-lived romance with Imogen Willis (Ariel Kaplan), before switching his attentions to her half-sister Paige Smith (Olympia Valance).

The following year, producers paired Tyler with Imogen and Paige's younger sister Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel), whose parents oppose the relationship due to the age difference between them.

The relationship lasts until Tyler's departure in 2018, but Burns later reprised his role to help facilitate Piper's exit from the serial, which saw the couple reunite.

"[2] Neighbours marks Burns' first Australian television acting job, following his on-screen debut in The CW series SAF3.

[1] Burns had previously met McGregor through their modelling agency and believed that they had developed a "brotherly spark" through that connection, which he felt helped him secure the role.

[6] In August 2015, Burns told TV Soap's Tim Falk that Tyler's storylines had allowed him to explore many different sides of the character.

Burns had been growing his hair long for a year prior to securing the role of Tyler, and the producers decided to keep it for the character.

[8] After attending a toga party at the local university, Tyler came across a hungover Imogen Willis (Ariel Kaplan) and carried her to his motorbike.

[15] When Paige and Tyler were forced to work together to pay off their debt to Michelle Kim (Ra Chapman), they became involved in a fake relationship to cover up their illegal activities.

[15] When Dimato and his associates started looking for a new base to continue their illegal car parts business, Tyler tried put them off buying the garage by telling that it had an uncertain future as the owner was selling it.

[21] Both Tyler and Paige were later blackmailed into selling stolen car parts to pay off their debts to Dimato and his partner Michelle.

[25] Burns told Inside Soap's Sarah Ellis that Aaron's arrival changed the dynamic between Tyler and Mark.

"[18] Shortly after Aaron's arrival, Tyler tries to set him up with his friend Nate Kinski (Meyne Wyatt), but they quickly realise that they have nothing in common.

Burns told Alana Wulff of TV Week Soap Extra that Tyler is initially hesitant because of what happened between them in the past.

[29] Tyler does not expect his real father to turn up in Erinsborough, but while he is playing pool at The Waterhole, an older man begins talking to him.

[30] However, during the following month, Fiona Byrne of the Herald Sun reported that Burns was leaving the show to pursue other roles in United States.

Tyler develops feelings for Paige, but she is still in love with Mark; however, when he catches them working late at night, they are forced to tell him they are dating.

Tyler becomes dependent on the painkillers and steals Karl Kennedy's prescription pad to get more, causing tension between him and Nate Kinski.

Tyler helps Mark arrest the thief and he later meets the new owner of the garage Lucas Fitzgerald (Scott Major), who keeps him on as manager.

Piper admits that she has feelings for Tyler, but he tells her he would only bring her trouble and he begins dating Courtney Grixti (Emma Lane).

Piper tells Tyler that Brad has given his blessing, and they agree to keep their relationship a secret, until Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou) gives hers.

However, when Terese learns Piper plans to have sex with Tyler on the night of the school formal, she bans them from attending the dance together.

Their mother Fay Brennan (Zoe Bertram) comes to visit, and she apologises to Tyler for leaving him and his brothers with Russell and for the abuse he suffered.

The Brennans agree to sell the boat to pay for Tyler's legal defence, and various Ramsay Street residents buy shares in it.

Snyder dumps broken glass in the swimming pool at the Brennans' house, leading to Ben cutting his foot.

After learning Banks is being released from solitary confinement, Tyler is persuaded to request a transfer and he says goodbye to his brothers, before being moved to a prison in Adelaide.

[36] A TV Week columnist called the character "hunky" and observed "everyone loves good Neighbours, especially one as hot as this newcomer!

[6] Their colleague Michael Cregan praised the character, saying "imagine how thrilled we were to hear that there's another hunky Brennan brother in town.

"[38] Another Inside Soap columnist dubbed Tyler "eye candy for the slightly younger lady" and thought his "womanising ways" could cause trouble.

"[40] During a feature on the Brennan brothers, Claire Crick from All About Soap commented "if you prefer the bad-boy vibe and like to be kept on your toes, Tyler's definitely your perfect match".